Smoothie King Center

Smoothie King Center sits in New Orleans's Central Business District beside the Caesars Superdome, the home of the Pelicans. The arena carries the city's distinct food, music, and hospitality culture into its concessions and game-day presentation, giving Pelicans nights a flavor unlike most other NBA arenas. Its proximity to the Superdome makes the area a year-round sports and events hub for the city. It also regularly hosts concerts, college basketball, and the NBA All-Star festivities.

The arena opened in October 1999 as the New Orleans Arena, initially serving as a secondary venue before the NBA's Hornets (now Pelicans) relocated there in 2002 following Hurricane Katrina's impact on the region. It was renamed Smoothie King Center in 2014, shortly before hosting the 2014 NBA All-Star Game. The building has anchored professional basketball on the Gulf Coast for over two decades, providing a modern home for the franchise through its Hornets-to-Pelicans transition.